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major-league

[mey-jer leeg] / ˈmeɪ dʒər ˈlig /
NOUN
main sports league
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ADJECTIVE
relating to major leagues
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major league
NOUN
main sports league
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Justin Wrobleski gives up one hit over seven innings and strikes out nine in the best start of his major league career in the Dodgers’ 4-2 win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“In Blake’s case, just getting back into a major league game knowing your stuff is still good,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

All of his first five starts have been quality starts; no other major league pitcher has more than four.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Monday, who served in the Marine Corps reserves during his major league career, has used the flag to raise money for veterans and their families, but he never has loaned it for a long-term exhibition.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

During an eight-year career playing for seven major league teams, he became known as one of the greatest base stealers the game had yet seen.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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